Andrew Collier is the boldest defender of objectivity - in science,
knowledge, thought, action, politics, morality and religion. In this
tribute and acknowledgement of the influence his work has had on a wide
readership, his colleagues show that they have been stimulated by his
thinking and offer challenging responses. This wide-ranging book covers
key areas with which defenders of objectivity often have to engage.
Sections are devoted to the following: * objectivity of value* objectivity and everyday knowledge* objectivity in political economy* objectivity and reflexivity* objectivity postmodernism and feminism* objectivity and natureThe
diverse contributions range from social and political thought to
philosophy, reflecting the central themes of Collier's work.